Penelope had no illusions about her place in the world of men: the friend zone.Ĭole and Penelope easily become friends, she’s so easy to be around. She was used to it, rejection in all its forms. He’s already friends with all the guys there (I loved them all, and I can’t wait for Lincoln’s book *squeals*), so he’s sure that he’s got it but well Penelope is really driven and good at what she does, so they end up becoming co-worker. He’s now competing with Penelope for a position for Oxford. When a guy who’s never been in love realizes that he’s falling for someone is always hilarious they freak out so badly, losing all their confidence and their heads, really it’s so amusing. I was so delighted when I started reading the first chapter and found out it was from the guy’s POV (although there’s also Penelope’s POV) Cole’s thoughts are unfiltered and funny as hell.

Her attention had returned to the field, almost before he’d sat down.

I can’t wait for the next one.Ĭole’s eyes narrowed slightly as he realized that he’d been the only one doing any staring. I was hooked from the very first page, and I came to care so much for both the main and the secondary characters. Wow! This was everything I always look for in NA. But when an unexpected kiss turns into a night of irresistible passion, Penelope has to figure out whether they’re just fooling around-or starting something real.

He probably sees her as nothing more than a barrier to his dream job. So why does Cole make her want to get back in the game? The man is as arrogant as he is handsome. Since she’s learned that wanting more usually leads to disappointment, Penelope’s resigned to sitting on the sidelines when it comes to love. Penelope Pope knows all too well that she comes off as just one of the guys.

And soon, he can’t take his eyes off her. Cole usually likes his women flirty and curvy, but he takes a special interest in his skinny, sassy rival, if only to keep an eye on her. Female competition, in the form of a fresh-faced tomboy who can hang with the dudes-and write circles around them, too. Then his boss drops a bombshell: Cole has competition. Hotshot sports editor Cole Sharpe has been freelancing for Oxford for years, so when he hears about a staff position opening up, he figures he’s got the inside track. Meet the men of Oxford magazine! In the first captivating spin-off of Lauren Layne’s Sex, Love & Stiletto series, a not-so-friendly battle of the sexes turns into a scorching office romance.

Irresistibly yours by lauren layne